National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act

# National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act (HR 1855) Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill aims to establish federal safety standards and oversight for amusement park rides across the United States. Currently, amusement park ride safety is primarily regulated by individual states, which have varying standards and enforcement practices. This legislation would create a more uniform national approach to inspection, maintenance, and safety requirements for rides at theme parks and traveling carnivals. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact amusement park operators and owners, who would need to comply with federal standards; ride manufacturers; state regulators; and ultimately the millions of Americans who visit amusement parks annually.

States would also be affected as federal standards could supersede or coordinate with their existing regulations. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 1855 is in committee, meaning it has been referred to the appropriate House committee for review and discussion but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative André Carson (D-IN).